Who we Are

What we do: Sand Sisters LA is an educational program designed to empower Los Angeles youth be active, healthy and build self-esteem through character building programs. Through our programs outlined below, each avenue strives to make sure each child values their unique qualities that set them apart from others and gives them the tools to be their best selves. Each program strives to empower children to see themselves as confident, strong, intelligent and one-of-a-kind.

Why we do it: Self-esteem is an important determinant of adolescent mental and physical development. Research suggests that children are affected by how much they feel accepted, liked and loved. Much of the influence of an individual’s self-esteem comes from early positive experiences with adults. Helping children develop self-esteem is a matter of helping them gather evidence that they are competent and capable. When adults create opportunities for children to excel and experience success, they are helping children develop a sense of self worth.

52% of girls ages 7-21 are unhappy with their appearance

7 out of 10 girls say pictures of celebrities in the media make them anxious about their bodies

During the past 30 years, obesity rates have doubled for adults and preschool children, while tripling among school age children and adolescents in the U.S.

Obesity in children and adolescents carries serious health consequences such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, poor self esteem, depression and more

Low self-esteem is a main cause of depression, which 35 million people suffer from worldwide

How we make a difference:

After School Enrichment Program: Sand Sisters Los Angelesis a youth program designed to encourage children to lead active and healthy lives. We offer three 10 week enrichment programs in independent schools: Yoga, Character Building & Mindfulness and Oceanography. Our lessons are based on our belief in respect, high self-esteem, Los Angeles community involvement, nature and being active.

Summer Beach Camp: Sand Sisters Los Angeles holds a youth beach camp, Monday through Friday during the summer season. The program promotes health and wellness and nurtures children to connect with the ocean on a deeper level through the confidence they gain while engaging in water sport activities. The camp provides a happy, healthy, compassionate and safe environment for the campers to blossom at their own pace. Each week is unique but includes:

Surfing, Stand Up Paddle Board, Yoga

Sand Games: Spud, Prisoner, Flag Football, etc.

Craft: Dream Catchers, Wind Chimes, Paint on Canvas, etc.

Team Building Exercises & Group Projects

Youth Outreach: Sand Sisters Los Angeles partners with nonprofit organizations who help children and teens with self-esteem issues. At a dedicated beach site, girls are empowered to be strong and active women through a yoga, surf and craft activities. Activities inspire girls to be strong females and believe in themselves through talking about healthy eating habits, daily workouts, settings goals, working hard to reach those goals and feeding the soul by participating in activities the girls like to do. The girls not only have a fun day at the beach, they become stronger, braver and inspired to believe in themselves.

Free Elective Course: Sand Sisters Los Angeles also holds free elective classes catered to independent middle school students to discuss self-esteem issues and share their feelings in hopes they will view themselves in a positive way afterward.

Community Involvement: Sand Sisters Los Angeles is a partner in TOMS Shoes community awareness projects, World Sight Day and One Day Without Shoes. Monthly community events are also planned with local businesses such as our Yoga & Goal Setting Workshop, hosted by Sand Sister LA, with involvement from Sweaty Betty, TOMS, The Created Co. and more.

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What People are Saying

Mandana

My 9 year old girl had the best camp experience at Sand Sisters last year. She enjoyed the small group...

2014-03-19T20:11:32+00:00

My 9 year old girl had the best camp experience at Sand Sisters last year. She enjoyed the small group setting of Sand Sisters and got to try many new things such as paddle boarding and surfing at the beach with Tedi. What a wonderful way to spend the summer at the beach with yoga, arts and crafts as well as water activities with new and old friends! We have known Tedi for almost 3 years. She is one of the most reliable, caring, punctual young women I know. She is truly committed to those under her care. She is lots of fun but makes sure the kids are super safe at the beach and in the water. My daughter's preferred camp this year is Sand Sisters!

http://www.sandsistersla.com/testimonials/mandana/

Christine

My 2 daughters, Rachael and Maya Thompson had a most wonderful summer thanks to Sand Sisters. They developed some really...

2014-03-19T20:12:05+00:00

My 2 daughters, Rachael and Maya Thompson had a most wonderful summer thanks to Sand Sisters. They developed some really sweet relationships, had loads of fun at the beach with different daily activities from surfing, body surfing, paddle boarding, volleyball, running, as well as arts and crafts, enjoying the company of other little ladies and so enjoyed Tedi! She has a very, very special way with children. We will be back next summer!

http://www.sandsistersla.com/testimonials/christine/

Staci Levine

Sand Sisters has been a wonderful, creative and empowering camp for my daughter. Each day is a different experience and...

2014-04-15T17:42:19+00:00

Sand Sisters has been a wonderful, creative and empowering camp for my daughter. Each day is a different experience and she always comes home happy with fun stories about her day. I love getting images and seeing postings about each day too!

http://www.sandsistersla.com/testimonials/staci-levine/

Sandra Beck

I have had the pleasure of working professionally with Sonya and Tedi and I would highly recommend them to care...

2014-05-08T20:38:04+00:00

I have had the pleasure of working professionally with Sonya and Tedi and I would highly recommend them to care for children as I have them care for my own. Their Summer Camp Rocks!